Former professional National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) athlete, and now coach, Maddy Evans shares her journey on the podcast.
Maddy grew up as a multi-sport athlete who dreamed of playing professional soccer. As captain of Penn State’s soccer team her senior year, she helped guide her team to the NCAA championship game.
Maddy played professionally for the Boston Breakers and the Orlando Pride over five years. She left the Pride in order to take a position coaching for the West Chester University women’s soccer team.
We talk about:
- The challenges and joy of being a professional athlete
- The difficulty of stepping away from your sport and how it impacts your identity
- How worth is found in the journey along the way in pursuit of a goal
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